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(7.31) In 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors beer east of the Mississippi River without a permit. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. Tonight’s Movies on the Block film is the much-beloved

(7.11) The Steel Yard will be holding its 9th Annual Cruise Night this Friday. Each year, this family friendly event has consistently grown larger, bringing classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts together from throughout the region in an old school rendezvous and show off. The 2014

The Providence Phoenix has a comprehensive rundown of the Providence food truck scene — from sliders to escargot to vegan soft serve — including all the Twitter tags. (What perfect technological synergy. Twitter was made for the food truck business . . . and the

(3.20) The 18th season of Gallery Night starts tonight. Every third Thursday of the month from March to November, galleries across Providence open their doors. Artbus tours leave One Regency Plaza downtown periodically, stopping at 4 galleries each and lasting about two hours. Or walk,

(3.9) Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts at 2am, Sunday, March 9 and ends on November 2nd. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DST was formally introduced in the United States in 1918. Today, most of the country and its territories observe

The Department of Environmental Management has declared Thursday, July 18, an Air Quality Alert Day. Ditto for Friday, July 19th. The DEM warns that people should limit outdoor exercise and stay in air conditioning when possible, particularly in the early evening. Elevated ozone levels can

(7.12) Rain date Saturday (enough with the rain already). Head over to the Steel Yard for the 8th Annual Cruise Night. This unique event is more than a simple display of chrome and horsepower, but is also an important part of the Steel Yard’s Works

(6.24/25) The Department of Environmental Management has declared Monday, June 24, an Air Quality Alert Day. [Extended through Tuesday, June 25.] The Department of Health warns that unhealthy levels of ozone can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath, increased susceptibility to respiratory

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in Rhode Island on Thursday, May 30. Unhealthy conditions along the southern sections of Rhode Island on Thursday and moderate elsewhere. Unhealthy conditions on Friday across the state as

If the House of Fabergé made motorcycle helmets . . . Now through May 4th the Tsetse Gallery in downtown Providence will feature creatively designed helmets, gas tanks, clothing, and art from New England artisans. The gallery’s mission is to increase access to the arts,

Interesting cover story by Bryan Rourke in today’s ProJo — “Icon or eyesore?” — about the Seekonk River Drawbridge and what, if anything, should be done about it. Finished back in 1908, this railroad bridge connecting Providence and East Providence opened up for the last

(10.9) Back by popular demand. In anticipation of Saturday’s Providence Preservation Society Gala Fundraiser (to be held in the Superman Building), Matthew D. Bird (RISD faculty — History of Industrial Design) will repeat his “A View From the Clouds: The Skyscraper and the Airship” After

AS220, RIPTA, and Nail Communications have come together to produce “MOVING” – a fully functioning RIPTA bus that will serve as a mobile art gallery. The bus is wrapped inside and out with black and white photographs, taken by students in the AS220 Youth program

(8.31) From RIPTA, The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in Rhode Island especially in central and southern sections in the afternoon on Friday, August 31. A very humid air mass with southwest winds will be

This is the back of Tom Olson’s head (a photo of the front of Tom Olson’s head after the jump). Tom is a driver for Eco Pedicab. Motto? “We are a zero emission bike taxi.” (C’mon people, you can not tee these up like this.)

(7.17) All regular RIPTA buses and trolleys, but excluding special services, will be free on Tuesday, July 17. Hop on, hop off. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is predicting that air quality will reach unhealthy levels in Rhode Island. . . A very